Roger Clemens' career with the Astros

January 9, 2013 2:10 PM

Roger Clemens came out of retirement to sign a one-year contract with the Houston Astros on January 12, 2004.

Roger Clemens came out of retirement to sign a one-year contract with the Houston Astros on January 12, 2004.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Roger Clemens was a hit during his first season with the Astros in 2004, going 18-4, starting for the National League in the MLB All-Star Game, winning his seventh Cy Young Award and helping the ballclub reach the NL Championship Series. less

Roger Clemens was a hit during his first season with the Astros in 2004, going 18-4, starting for the National League in the MLB All-Star Game, winning his seventh Cy Young Award and helping the ballclub reach ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Roger Clemens was a hit during his first season with the Astros in... Photo-3996637.54804 - Houston Chronicle

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Roger Clemens returned to the Astros in 2005 on another one-year contract, going 13-8 with a career-best 1.87 ERA. He helped the Astros reach their first World Series, where they were swept in four games by the Chicago White Sox. less

Roger Clemens returned to the Astros in 2005 on another one-year contract, going 13-8 with a career-best 1.87 ERA. He helped the Astros reach their first World Series, where they were swept in four games by the ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Roger Clemens returned to the Astros in 2005 on another one-year... Photo-3996638.54804 - Houston Chronicle

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Roger Clemens of the Houston Astros pitches during the fifth inning of the 2005 MLB All-Star Game at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 12, 2005.

Roger Clemens of the Houston Astros pitches during the fifth inning of the 2005 MLB All-Star Game at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 12, 2005.

Roger Clemens is doused with champagne by Jose Vizcaino in the clubhouse after the Astros' win 7-6 victory in the 18th inning of Game 4 of the National League Division Series between the Astros and the Atlanta Braves,. less

Roger Clemens is doused with champagne by Jose Vizcaino in the clubhouse after the Astros' win 7-6 victory in the 18th inning of Game 4 of the National League Division Series between the Astros and the Atlanta ... more

Craig Biggio and Roger Clemens speak to thousands of screaming fans Friday morning, Oct. 21, 2005 on the south side of Minute Maid Park in a City of Houston sponsored sendoff before the team left for their flight to Chicago, where they would take on the White Sox in their first World Series appearance. less

Craig Biggio and Roger Clemens speak to thousands of screaming fans Friday morning, Oct. 21, 2005 on the south side of Minute Maid Park in a City of Houston sponsored sendoff before the team left for their ... more

Roger Clemens pitches in the first inning during a Corpus Christi Hooks-San Antonio Missions minor league baseball game at Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi on June 11, 2006. Clemens started the game in preparation for his return to the Astros. less

Roger Clemens pitches in the first inning during a Corpus Christi Hooks-San Antonio Missions minor league baseball game at Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi on June 11, 2006. Clemens started the game in ... more

Photo: KAREN WARREN, Houston Chronicle

Roger Clemens pitches in the first inning during a Corpus Christi... Photo-3996647.54804 - Houston Chronicle

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Roger Clemens stands on the mound with Logan Fischer, 10, one of the baseball buddies from the Round Rock Select Cougar team during the National Anthem before the Round Rock Express-New Orleans Zephyrs minor league game at Dell Diamond in Round Rock on June 16, 2006. Roger Clemens started the game in preparation for his return to the Astros. less

Roger Clemens stands on the mound with Logan Fischer, 10, one of the baseball buddies from the Round Rock Select Cougar team during the National Anthem before the Round Rock Express-New Orleans Zephyrs minor ... more

Roger Clemens made his season debut against the Minnesota Twins on June 22, 2006.

Roger Clemens made his season debut against the Minnesota Twins on June 22, 2006.

Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle

Roger Clemens made his season debut against the Minnesota Twins on... Photo-3996649.54804 - Houston Chronicle

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Roger Clemens waves to the crowd as he leaves a game against Cincinnati Reds during the seventh inning on Sept. 20, 2006 at Minute Maid Park. Clemens, who pitched six innings in the last regular scheduled home start of his Astros career, finished the year with a 7-6 record and 2.30 ERA. less

Roger Clemens waves to the crowd as he leaves a game against Cincinnati Reds during the seventh inning on Sept. 20, 2006 at Minute Maid Park. Clemens, who pitched six innings in the last regular scheduled home ... more

Photo: MELISSA PHILLIP, HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Roger Clemens waves to the crowd as he leaves a game against... Photo-3996650.54804 - Houston Chronicle